Butler County, KY Property Records
Property records in Butler, Kentucky document important details about real estate located within the city and surrounding Pendleton County. These records may include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, property ownership history, legal descriptions, parcel information, assessed values, transfers, and tax-related data. They are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, attorneys, title companies, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review property boundaries, confirm sales history, or evaluate assessment and tax information.
Official Butler property records are maintained at the county level. Land records such as deeds and mortgages are typically available through the Pendleton County Clerk, while assessment and parcel information may be available through the county Property Valuation Administrator. Users can start with the county’s official resources, including the Pendleton County Clerk’s office, to find information on accessing official property records, recording documents, and requesting copies.
Butler County, KY Property Records & Statistics
Butler County offers low housing costs and some of the lightest property taxes in the comparison. The median rent is $596.50, below the Kentucky median of $717.50 and the national median of $840.25. The median home value is $111,900, compared with $128,000 statewide and $173,750 nationally. Renter-occupied housing is 22.4% of homes, just under the state's 22.74% and close to the national 21.81%.
The median property tax rate is 0.55%, lower than the state rate of 0.72% and the national rate of 0.74%. Owners in Butler County therefore pay less in tax relative to home value than in much of Kentucky or the country.
Median household income is $49,633, below the state median of $51,617.25 and the national $65,108, though the gap with the state is small. The unemployment rate is 2.66%, lower than both the state's 2.94% and the national 2.87%, which indicates a relatively healthy local job market.
Overall, the data describes an affordable county with low taxes and low unemployment, where incomes trail the national level but housing remains within easy reach for typical households.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Butler
Butler County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure notices. The county has 9,135 total parcels with 92.07% tax record coverage for the 2024 assessment year, with 970 deed records and 934 mortgage records in the data.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 9,135 |
| Residential Parcels | 5,968 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,066 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 92.07% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 970 |
| Mortgage Records | 934 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 2,938 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Sale Records | 7 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Butler County has 2,209 assignment and release records available for research. They include 90 assignment documents recorded from July 14, 2021 through August 13, 2025, and 2,119 release documents recorded from December 19, 2001 through August 25, 2025.
These records help buyers, owners, and researchers confirm that earlier mortgages were released, see who holds a loan, and follow a mortgage between lenders. The release records reach back more than two decades, which is useful when checking an older property history.
How to Search Butler County, KY Property Records
Butler County's recorded property documents are kept by the County Clerk. The county has 9,135 parcels, and records include assessment details, deeds, mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure notices. Kentucky foreclosures are judicial, so they appear as notices of sale.
Start with the Butler County Clerk page on the county website for office information. To search recorded documents online, use the Butler County online records search. Printable request forms can be found on the Butler County printable records page.
In person, visit the Butler County Clerk at 110 North Main Street, Morgantown, KY 42261, or call 270-526-5676. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Before searching, have the owner name, property address, or recording date handy. Enter the most complete details, review the results, and open the record that matches. Deeds in the data run from September 4, 2012 to February 26, 2014 and mortgages from March 25, 2012 to February 26, 2014, so for other dates, call the Clerk's office.
Butler Registrar of Deeds
The Butler County Probate Office is located at 110 North Main Street, Morgantown, KY, 42261 and can be reached at 270-526-5676. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through butler.countyclerk.us or the official website butlercounty.ky.gov.
Butler County Clerk
Butler County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Butler County property records by address?
Use the Butler County online records search to find recorded documents tied to a property. If an address search does not return a match, try a shorter street name or call the Butler County Clerk at 270-526-5676 for help.
How can I find property owners in Butler County?
Owners appear on recorded deeds. Search the Clerk's online records by name or property detail to see who holds title. The County Clerk at 110 North Main Street, Morgantown, can also help in person on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Butler County?
Butler County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year across 9,135 parcels. For a specific property's assessed value, call the County Clerk at 270-526-5676 for direction to the correct office. The Kentucky Department of Revenue also explains how assessments work.
Where can I find Butler County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are separate from recorded-document searches. Visit the County Clerk page or call 270-526-5676 to learn where to get a bill or confirm a payment. The office at 110 North Main Street, Morgantown, is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Butler County?
Deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases are recorded by the County Clerk. Search them in the online records, or find request forms on the printable records page. Call the Clerk about documents outside the dates shown online.
Where can I access Butler County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are held by local offices rather than the records search. Call the Butler County Clerk at 270-526-5676 to ask which office provides mapping for your property. The state's KY Geoportal offers statewide map data for general reference.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Butler County?
Permit and zoning requirements depend on the property's location and the work planned. Call the Butler County Clerk at 270-526-5676 to be directed to the right planning or building contact, and confirm what approvals you need before building, renovating, or changing a property's use.
How can I create a list of property owners in Butler County?
The online tools are made for single-property lookups, so a complete owner list is not offered as a download. Use the online records search for specific properties, and call 270-526-5676 to ask whether the Clerk can assist with larger requests.